Monday, April 28, 2014

Transit Police Detectives are seeking the identity of the individual depicted within. If you know the whereabouts or identity of this individual please contact our Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. If you would like to assist our investigators but wish to remain anonymous you can always text us your tip to 873873 or use the anonymous feature on our SeeSay app.

On Friday, April 11, 2014, at approximately 8:30pm, the
black male depicted within committed an open and gross act while on an inbound
Green Line trolley. The male subject is observed exiting the
trolley at MBTA Park Street Station. The male subject continued to expose
himself on the platform.

The suspect is described: Black male, approximately 40
years of age, glasses, wearing a black baseball hat, dark blue jacket
with white writing on the left breast pocket, blue jeans, black and white
sneakers, carrying a dark color book bag.

On April 27, 2014 at approximately 7:10pm Transit Police officers working in Area 1 received a radio call to respond to Downtown Crossing (Red Line) MBTA station for a report of a male exposing himself. Upon arrival officers were met by two female reporting parties who relayed the following information; while traveling on a northbound Red Line train the victims noticed a male, later identified as Richard Johnson, 48 of Boston sitting directly across from them. Johnson had his penis out of his pants and was masturbating/fondling himself. Johnson was making lewd comments (directed at the victims) during this time. Johnson exited the train at Downtown Crossing station. Officers placed Johnson into custody and transported him to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. It is expected Johnson will be arrainged sometime today in Boston Municipal Court-Central Division for Open & Gross Lewdness.

Sunday, April 27, 2014

On April 26, 2014 at approximately 11:15 pm Transit Police officers working in Area 3 received a radio call to respond to Brockton Commuter Rail station for a person possibly struck by a train. Multiple Transit Police units responded as well as Brockton Fire and Police. Transit Police personnel on scene reported the following preliminary information; a southbound Middleborough train struck a 39 year old white male who was trespassing on the Right of Way just outside of Brockton Center . The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained. Transit Police detectives and representatives of the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office are investigating the facts and circumstances leading to the incident.

Friday, April 25, 2014

On March 27, 2014 at approximately 10:55 pm a female victim reported to Transit Police the following: while she (victim) and her two female companions were traveling on a northbound Red Line train they noticed a male, who was seated directly across from them, looking at them in a perverse manner. The offending male then began to make suggestive comments relative to their bodies. As the train pulled into Harvard Sq. MBTA station and the victim was exiting the train the offending male came from behind the victim and indecently assaulted her. The offending male then fled the station.

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Transit Police Detectives are seeking the identity of the individuals depicted within. If you know the whereabouts or identity of these individuals please contact our Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. If you would like to assist our investigators but wish to remain anonymous you can always text us your tip to 873873 or use the anonymous feature on our SeeSay app.

On
Saturday, April 19, 2014, at approximately 12:30pm, the subjects depicted
within, cut the lock and chain off a bike attached to the bike rack, and stole
it, at Jackson Square MBTA Station.

The
subjects are described as follows;

A
Black male wearing a black zip up sweatshirt, jeans, and black sneakers

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Transit Police Detectives are seeking the identity of the individual depicted within. If you know the whereabouts or identity of this individual please contact our Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. If you would like to assist our investigators but wish to remain anonymous you can always text us your tip to 873873 or use the anonymous feature on our SeeSay app.

On Tuesday, April 08, 2014, at
approximately 3:35 PM, the subject depicted within indecently assaulted a female
victim at Park Street MBTA Station. He then boarded a trolley and indecently
assaulted a second victim as she exited at Arlington Station.

The
subject is described as follows;

A
white male, 50 to 60 years of age, wearing a black knit cap, olive green winter
jacket with light brown fur on the hood, a green fleece, black nylon pants and
black sneakers.
media inquiries should be sent to tpdnews@mbta

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The events listed above are allegations; All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

On April 22, 2014 at approximately 9:30 pm Transit Police officers working in Area 2 received a radio call to respond to Malden Center MBTA station for a report of an assault in progress. Upon arrival officers (assisted by Malden Police) were informed of the following; two males, one later identified as Gary Biddiscombe, 23 of Medford, while travelling on an northbound Orange Line train were yelling obscenities and provoking fights with other passengers. As the train pulled into Malden Center station and passengers were exiting Biddiscombe's companion proceeded to " sucker punch" a male victim. The victim while defending himself from the first male's assault was then set upon and kicked in the head by Biddiscombe.

Biddiscombe was placed into custody for Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon (Shod Foot) and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. It is expected Biddiscombe will be arraigned sometime today in Malden District Court. Transit Police anticipate Assault charges will be sought against Biddiscombe's companion.

Monday, April 21, 2014

On April 20, 2014 at approximately 1:40 pm Transit Police officers working in Area 4 were on patrol at the MBTA's Roxbury Crossing station when one of the officers observed a male, later identified as RicardoEncarnacion, 19 of East Boston, whom he believed had several warrants out for his arrest. The officer approached Encarnacion and asked for his name. Encarnacion became nervous and provided a false name then removed a glassine baggie containing marijuana from his pocket and handed it to the officer. The eagle eyed officer engaged Encarnacion in further conversation when suddenly Encarnacion took off running. Several Transit Police officers gave pursuit chasing Encarnacion through traffic and eventually apprehending him on Smith Street in the Mission Hill area. Encarnacion had the following warrants in existence for his arrest : Intimidation of a Witness, Credit Card Fraud, Armed Robbery and Armed Carjacking issued from East Boston District Court; Intimadation of a Witness, Assault & Battery, Threats to Commit a Crime, Violation of a Abuse Prevention Order and Assault & Battery wit a Dangerous Weapon issued out of Chelsea District Court. Encarnacion was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process.

Thursday, April 17, 2014

On April 8, 2014 at approximately 9:45 am a female reported the following incident to Transit Police ; while travelling on an inbound Green Line D branch train a male, who was seated next to her, began to masturbate while staring at her. The reporting party disembarked at the Longwood stop and the offending male remained on board.

Subsequent to an investigation by Transit Police detectives Alexander Frank, 21 of Framingham was arrested on 04/16/2014 at Riverside MBTA station. Frank was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process and should be arraigned sometime today in Newton District Court for Lewd & Lascivious Conduct.

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

On April 14, 2014 at approximately 9:55 pm detectives assigned to the Special Crimes Unit were at the MBTA's South Station Bus Terminal on an investigation. While there a detective was carrying a department owned backpack which contained various items/accessories to facilitate the detective's assignment. As the detective placed the backpack onto a bus parking space platform he was approached by a male, later identified as CoryDeboer 25 of Whitman. Deboer engaged the detective into conversation. (unaware of the detective's law enforcement status) During the conversation Doboer pointed to the detective's backpack and asked if it was his. The detective confirmed his ownership of the back pack.

As soon as the detective's back was turned Doboer grabbed the back pack and retreated into the Bus Terminal concourse area and began to rummage through the bag. Unfortunately for Deboer other detectives were observing him. Deboer was placed into custody for Larceny and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. It is expected Deboer will be arraigned sometime today in Boston Municipal Court-Central Division.

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Transit Police Detectives are seeking the identity of the individual depicted within. If you know the whereabouts or identity of this individual please contact our Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. If you would like to assist our investigators but wish to remain anonymous you can always text us your tip to 873873 or use the anonymous feature on our SeeSay app.On Thursday, 03/27/14, at approximately 5:00 p.m., a female passenger dropped her wallet on a seat inside of a Red Line train between JFK/UMass and Broadway MBTA Stations. When the female attempted to retrieve her wallet the subject depicted intentionally sat on her wallet to conceal it. The subject fled with the wallet at Broadway MBTA Station.media inquiries should be directed to tpdnews@mbta.comtpdnews.

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

On April 9, 2014 at approximately 10:55 am Transit Police detectives assigned to the Special Crimes Unit were at the MBTA's South Station Bus Terminal to address concerns of increased drug activity in and around the entrance area. While there detectives did place Kenneth Johnson, 42 of Boston into custody after he sold crack cocaine to an undercover police detective. Johnson was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. It is expected Johnson will be arraigned sometime tomorrow in Boston Municipal Court-Central Division for Distribution of a Controlled CL B Substance.

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center, Fenway Health, Hollaback! Boston and the MBTA announced participation in a transatlantic effort to call attention to, address, and effectively respond to sexual harassment that happens on public transit systems worldwide. Global Guardian expands on the Boston campaign that started in 2008 regarding sexual assault and harassment on the MBTA. In this first year of what is expected to be a growing annual effort; five police forces based in Boston, London, Vancouver and Washington, D.C. will participate in the operation. Press conference will be held on the South Station concourse at 1:30pm on Tuesday April 8, 2014.

According to Joseph O’Connor, Superintendent-in-Chief of the MBTA Transit Police, "The MBTA and the MBTA Transit Police take sexual harassment seriously and will identify, arrest, and assist in the prosecution of offenders. We want the community to feel comfortable letting us know what they are seeing and experiencing because with their help we can make a difference." Gina Scaramella from the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center pointed to the upskirting incident from a month ago as a great demonstration of how everyone has a role to play. "In that case, it was the riders who let the police know that they observed an offender taking upskirt photos of women on public transportation."

"We are glad that everyone involved in this initiative is supportive of addressing harassment and violence that is targeted specifically at LGBT people," said Cara Presley-Kimball of the Violence Recovery program at Fenway Health. "We recognize the need for victims and bystanders alike to be able to speak about their experiences to both law enforcement and with other members of the community, however they are most comfortable," said Kate Ziegler of Hollaback! Boston.

MBTA General Manager Beverly Scott, PhD said, "Strong community partnerships are an important part of our ongoing efforts to maintain a safe transit environment for all of our customers." Global Guardian aims to improve the levels of reporting and access to services among victims of sexual offences and to create an environment on public transport networks around the world which does not tolerate intimidation and sexual harassment. Transit Police will be providing flyers to the riding public with information to download onto their phones and mobile devices on the MBTA this week during the Global Guardian week of awareness. Joseph O’Connor, Superintendent-in-Chief of the MBTA Transit Police added, "We are heartened to see transit systems around the globe following Boston’s lead."

On April 4, 2014 at approximately 1:20pm a female reported the following to Transit Police; as she was travelling on an outbound Green Line trolley she was Indecently Assaulted by an unknown male as the train departed Copley MBTA station.

Subsequent to an investigation by Transit Police detectives Frentz Joseph, 32 of Salem was arrested on April 7, 2014 at approximately 7 pm at MBTA Park Street station. Joseph was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process and is expected to be arraigned sometime today in Boston Municipal Court-Central Division for Indecent Assault & Battery.

The events listed above are allegations; All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.If you have witnessed and/or been a victim of sexual harassment/assault while on the MBTA please contact our Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. The Transit Police take these issues with the utmost seriousness and our detectives will work diligently to identify and hold those individuals, who engage in such behavior, accountable for their criminal acts.tpdnews.

Global Guardian aims to improve the levels of reporting and access to services among victims of sexual
offences and to create an environment on public transport networks around the
world which does not tolerate intimidation and sexual harassment.

These types of
offences often go unreported across the globe as victims either worry they
won’t be taken seriously, think it’s not important enough, or believe it is
just part and parcel of everyday life.

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Global Guardian will involve an increased number of uniformed and plain clothes officers
from the three different countries stepping up patrols on trains, buses, tubes
and metro services.

They will be
advising the travelling public about the initiative as well as identifying any
suspicious behavior across the transport networks.

Throughout the week of action each police force will be
using the hashtag #GlobalGuardian to raise awareness of the campaign and
to encourage people to report incidents that have happened to them on the
transport network.

Chief Paul MacMillan, of the MBTA Transit
Police in Boston, said: “We are pleased to participate in this initiative
and hope to raise awareness to what we know is a crime that often goes
unreported. Our passengers should know
that we take these incidents seriously and they should not tolerate this type
of behavior.”

Speaking
on behalf of the partners in London, Chief Superintendent Paul Brogden, of
British Transport Police, said: “BTP, MPS and TfL have
been working together over the last year to increase awareness and confidence amongst the public to
report unwanted sexual behaviour.

“We know that this problem isn’t unique to London and are eager to share our methods and
findings with other forces. We’re keen to work with our partners in America and Canada, as we want all victims to
know that they are not alone and will always be taken seriously when they report
an incident. Together we are committed to stamping out this type of behaviour
from transport networks around the world.”

Acting Superintendent Colin
Carswell, MPS Safer Transport Command, added:“If
someone has made you feel uncomfortable on your journey, however minor it may
seem to you, reporting it to police can help us target the perpetrator and
prevent it happening to another passenger.”

Chief Officer Neil Dubord, of the Transit Police in Vancouver, said: “Sexual offending on public transportation is a global issue and is
something that the Metro Vancouver Transit Police take very seriously. We are
pleased to be taking part in this international initiative and are committed to
continuously working with all our partners both locally, and globally, to rid
our system of this type of behavior.”

Chief Ron Pavlik, of the Metro Transit Police in WashingtonDC, said: “Every customer has the
right to expect a safe ride without fear of being sexually assaulted or
harassed in any way.

"We are putting would-be
harassers on notice that this kind of behavior will not be tolerated on DC's
Metro system."media inquiries should be directed to tpdnews@mbta.comtpdnews.

On April 6, 2014 at approximately 7:45 am a Transit Police officer working in Area 3 was conducting Point of Entry Policing at the MBTA's JFK/UMass station. While there they observed a male, later idnetified as Sean Bennett, 21 of Boston, fare evade by entering through the Emergency gate (exit only). The officer approached Bennett for the purpose of issuing a citation, Bennett furnished a false name and then fled out of the station. Another Transit Police officer, who was in the area, was able to apprehend Bennet a short distance away. Upon learning Bennett's true identity officers discovered there was a warrant in existence for his arrest issued out of Lynn District Court for Kidnapping, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Attempt to Commit a Crime. Bennet was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. He was also issued a citation for fare evasion.

Saturday, April 5, 2014

On April 4, 2014 at approximately 1:20 pm Transit Police detectives were traveling on a southbound Red Line train when they observed a male, later identified as Kevin Hembrough, 37 of New Hampshire distribute/sell a controlled Class B substance (Oxycodone's ). This incident occurred on the train as it was stopped at South Station. TPD detectives removed Hembrough from the train and placed him into custody. Hembrough was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. It is expected Hembrough will be arraigned sometime on 04/07/14 in Boston Municipal Court-Central Division for Distribution of a Controlled Substance.

Please view the below video: Remember this accident was 100% avoidable, fortunately the occupants of the vehicle were not seriously injured however others who have attempted this maneuver have not been so lucky. Respect Grade Crossing gates. Video courtesy of Houston METRO PD
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Friday, April 4, 2014

On April 3, 2014 at approximately 7:20 pm Transit Police officers working in Area 2 received a radio call to respond to Porter Sq. MBTA Commuter Rail station for a report of a male who was causing a disturbance. Upon arrival officers were directed to the platform area where a male was waving his arms about and shouting profanities. Officers interviewed several witness who stated the male, later identified as Joseph Dufour, 32 of Hubbardston, appeared intoxicated, spat upon a passenger and called another passenger a derogatory name. As the train entered Porter Sq. the train conductor informed Dufour he would have to exit the train. Dufour refused and the conductor contacted Transit Police.

Officers approached Dufour, who also noted he exhibited signs of intoxication, and attempted to calm him down. Dufour refused the officers requests and continued his tumultuous behavior. Ultimately Dufour was taken into custody for Disorderly Conduct, as the officers were escorting Dufour to their cruiser he attempted to spit on them. Fortunately Dufour was not successful and he was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. It is expected Dufour will be arraigned sometime today in Cambridge District Court for Disorderly Conduct.

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

BOSTON – A Medford man has been arrested in connection with an alleged scheme to manufacture and distribute counterfeit Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) passes, Attorney General Martha Coakley announced today.

Casey Kolenda, age 27, was arrested without incident yesterday at his Medford home by Massachusetts State Police assigned to the AG’s Office and MBTA Transit Police Detectives. He is charged with five counts of Counterfeiting with Value over $10,000.

Kolenda is due to be arraigned this morning in Somerville District Court.

“We allege that this defendant orchestrated a scheme to manufacture and distribute counterfeit MBTA passes for his own personal gain while defrauding the Commonwealth of hundreds of thousands of dollars,” AG Coakley said. “Our investigation with the MBTA remains ongoing.”

“Demonstrating again that the MBTA will not tolerate fraud, Transit Police detectives worked closely with State Police investigators and the Attorney General’s office to bring these charges forward,” said MBTA Transit Police Chief Paul MacMillan. “Our honest, fare-paying customers deserve and expect our full attention to this type of illegal activity. Let this serve as a warning to anybody else who thinks they can perpetrate such fraud.”

The investigation began in August 2013, after the MBTA Transit Police discovered the existence of hundreds of unauthorized tickets in use by riders on the MBTA’s subway and bus systems. The AG’s Office and the Massachusetts State Police joined the investigation into the production and distribution of alleged forged tickets in September 2013. Through that investigation, authorities identified multiple monthly Link Passes that were purchased legitimately and subsequently used to create hundreds of forged tickets used by riders.

Authorities allege that Kolenda orchestrated a scheme to fraudulently create counterfeit $70 monthly MBTA subway and bus passes, known as “Link Passes,” between October 2013 and March 2014. The investigation revealed that the electronic data stored on the Link Pass magnetic strip was copied using a magnetic strip reader, also known as a “skimmer.” The electronic data was downloaded onto the magnetic strips of hundreds of MBTA stored-value cards that Kolenda purchased for as little as five cents at ticket kiosks. Kolenda then disguised the forged passes by applying contact paper that bore the production history of the original Link Pass, as well as the MBTA’s trademarked “T” logo. Similar in appearance and now encoded with the electronic data copied from the Link Pass, the counterfeit cards could be used at any MBTA fare gate in the same manner as the original pass.

The joint investigation revealed that hundreds of counterfeit passes bearing the electronic data of the original were distributed and used on a monthly basis by MBTA riders, sometimes more than 15,000 times in one month. Investigators estimate that the lost revenue attributable to the forged tickets manufactured and distributed by Kolenda approaches $200,000.

State Police officers assigned to the AG’s Office arrested Kolenda and then executed a search warrant at his residence yesterday afternoon. He is due to be arraigned today in Somerville District Court. Authorities allege that Kolenda manufactured the counterfeit passes at his home.

The criminal investigation is active and ongoing. These charges are allegations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Assistant Attorneys General Greg Friedholm and Gina Masotta of the AG’s Public Integrity Division are prosecuting this case. MBTA Transit Police detectives, State Police assigned to the AG’s Office, and Financial Investigator Bryan Freitas were instrumental in this ongoing investigation.

Joseph MARTIN was last seen at the MBTA Wonderland Station in Revere on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 3:00 PM. MARTIN is disabled and non-verbal, but he should have identification on his person and a black GPS monitoring bracelet on his wrist (not functioning). MARTIN was last seen wearing a red jacket, black pants, black shoes, and a black stocking cap.
MARTIN has had similar wandering incidents in Arlington, Malden and Melrose, and has previously lost his direction on the MBTA. Age:61 : White Male : Height 5"09 Weight 200lbs Hair Gray If seen on the MBTA contact us immediately at 617-222-1212 tpdnews.

Missing 15 year old female, MARLENA VOSS, last seen on March 31, 2014 at 9:30 am in Arlington, MA. Marlena was wearing a yellow rain slicker, sweatpants and a Valvoline Oil Car Shirt. Marlena has run away in the past, the last incident Marlena was located near the Downtown Crossing MBTA station. If you see Marlena on the MBTA please call us at 617-222-1212, otherwise call 911.

Transit Police Detectives are seeking the identity of the individual depicted within. If you know the whereabouts or identity of this individual please contact our Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. If you would like to assist our investigators but wish to remain anonymous you can always text us your tip to 873873 or use the anonymous feature on our SeeSay app.

On Sunday, March 16, 2014, at approximately 3:55 PM, the
subject depicted within the video reached into the pocket of a passenger at Downtown
Crossing MBTA Station and stole her iPhone and $130.00 in US Currency.